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In the artistic world, there has long been a tradition of publishing or performing under fictitious names. In 1863, newspaper reporter Samuel Langhorne Clemens began publishing under the pen name Mark Twain. At the beginning of her acting career, Norma Jean Baker assumed the stage name Marilyn Monroe. This practice has also been adopted by criminals, politicians, and other public figures. For example, American outlaw Harry Alonzo Longabaugh was better known by his pseudonym, the Sundance Kid.
Now, in the digital age, pseudonyms are ubiquitous. Most, if not all, Internet users have created a username for themselves at some point. These electronic pseudonyms allow users to interact with others without revealing their true identities. Some have argued that this sense of anonymity is harmful, since research has shown that people are more likely to be unkind or uncivil when using a fake name. Others praise electronic pseudonyms for allowing people to express themselves without fear of retribution. People can more easily criticise those in power or those in the majority when they feel safe from retaliation or punishment.
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